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Definition: Meaning of, protect in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prəˈtɛkt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
protect protected protected
Present Participle Third Person Singular
protecting protects
  1. [intransitive and transitive] to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness [↪  protection, protective]
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  2. [transitive usually passive] if an insurance company protects your home, car, life, etc, it agrees to pay you money if things are stolen or damaged or you are hurt or killed [=  cover]
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  3. [transitive] to help the industry and trade of your own country by taxing or restricting foreign goods
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